Cadence Academy Preschool, Craycroft

Vivian Don Pena

School Director

Vivian Pena is a lifelong Tucson native and experienced childhood education leader with more than 20 years of dedicated service in the childcare field. She has been part of the Craycroft community since 1992 and has served in a variety of roles supporting young learners in Tucson, including work with Tucson Unified School District. Vivian has completed extensive Early Childhood Education training and continues to expand her professional knowledge through obtaining a certificate in Early Childhood Education to better support preschool and daycare programs.

Vivian brings both deep professional expertise and firsthand parenting experience as a mother of four boys and grandmother of thirteen. She enjoys spending time with family, and most of all spending time with her grandchildren. She loves hearing the sound of playing children with lots of laughter and giggles. This reflects her passion of working in the childcare field and commitment to providing a safe, nurturing daycare and preschool environment to the Tucson community. She is passionate about building strong relationships with families and welcomes new and prospective parents to visit the Craycroft campus to experience the school community firsthand.

Heather Samaniego

Assistant Director

Heather Samaniego serves as the Assistant Director at Cadence Academy Preschool in Tucson at Craycroft, where she is dedicated to creating a nurturing, high-quality daycare and preschool care environment for every child. Heather is a proud mother of four. Her oldest is pursuing a career as a Physician’s Assistant in Utah, her second is studying Fisheries and Marine Science at the University of Arizona, her third is studying Aerospace Engineering at Arizona State University, and her youngest is currently attending a local high school. As a mother, Heather brings both professional expertise and personal experience to her role, giving her a deep understanding of the needs of children at different stages of development. Outside of work, Heather enjoys spending time with her family, visiting the beach, reading, and being creative. She is passionate about working with children and doing her part to raise students to be amazing humans.

Rosalyn Turner

Teacher

Rosalyn Turner has been a dedicated preschool teacher since 1997, serving children and families at our Craycroft location in Tucson, Arizona. With nearly 30 years of experience in daycare and childcare, she has helped numerous young children learn, grown, and prepare for future success. One of her greatest joys is seeing former students return as adults and share their accomplishments and gratitude for caring for them as young children, with some even having children of their own now.

As a mother of four and grandmother of three, Rosalyn brings both personal and professional experience to her role, she is passionate about creating a welcoming preschool and daycare environment where children can build confidence and develop important early learning skills. Rosalyn is proud to support Tucson families through trusted, high-quality childcare. Outside of work, she enjoys attending church, reading her Bible, listening to Christian music, doing crossword puzzles, and drawing.